COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Geriatric and Home Care Nursing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HEM 313
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course, it is aimed that the students plan, implement and evaluate the effective nursing care of the healthy/sick elderly, and determine, plan, implement and evaluate the care service required for individuals of all age groups in their homes/nursing homes.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain the health problems/needs of the elderly individual
  • explain the planning and management of nursing care for elderly needs and health problems
  • discuss legal, ethical and political issues in the care of the elderly person.
  • describe the concept of home care, general principles in home care
  • describe home care services in the world and in Turkey
  • discuss legal, ethical and political issues in home care
Course Description This course contains knowledge and skills for students of all ages in need of care in healthy / sickly elderly and home / nursing homes and planning for appropriate nursing care
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Interaction and Course functioning Basic principles of geriatric Geriatric Nursing Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı, Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara. ss:1-17 Karadakovan A. (2020). Yaşlıda Destek Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, Ankara. ss:3-6. Gündüz T. (2018). Yaşlı Bakım ve Uygulamaları, Vize Yayıncılık, 1. Baskı, Ankara. ss:3-18 Karakovan A. (2014). Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı, Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara. ss:9-11
2 Basic indicators of the elderly population Geriatric Nursing Care Models Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:18-29 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:19-24 Terkeş, N., Kalav, S., Bektaş, H. Geriatri hemşireliği bakım modelleri. International Refereed Journal of Nursing Researches. 2018;12(1):180-199. Doi:10.17371/UHD.2018.1.10
3 Old age concept and theories Communication with Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:45-54 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:7-9 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) Basic Geriatric Nursing, Elsevier, China. p:88-101 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:178-187
4 Policies and Legislation Related to Aging Health Assessment of Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:55-73 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:63-68 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:151-166 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:209-255
5 Physiological Changes in the Elderly Person Physical care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:76-86 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:157-170 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:25-28 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
6 Psychosocial Changes in the Elderly Person Physical care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:87-97 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
7 Elderly Health Assessment Psychosocial care of the elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:98-115 Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
8 Midterm Psychosocial care of the elderly Karakovan A. (2014). ss:114-177 Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) p:266-336
9 Physiological Health Problems in Elderly Individuls Midterm 2 Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:156-343 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:44-47
10 Psychosocial Health Problems in Elderly Individuals Home Care Services Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:344-367 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:41-43 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013) Evde sağlık ve bakım, Göktuğ Yayınevi, Amasya. ss:3-12 Konak Ş. (2016) Sosyal Ruhsal ve Medikal Yönleriyle Evde Bakım, Kongre Kitabevi,Antalya. ss:3-16
11 Neglect and Abuse in the Elderly Ethical Issues in the Elderly Roles and Responsibilities of the Home Care Nurse Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:414-429 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:25-49 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:13-24
12 Protection and Promotion of Health in the Elderly Home Care for the Elderly Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:116-155 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:135-156 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:47-56 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:159-178
13 Geriatric Rehabilitation Home Care in Bedridden Patients and Chronic Diseases Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:471-511 Karadakovan A. (2020). ss:75-118 Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013). ss:75-158
14 Active Aging and Quality of Life Home Care Applications Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). ss:522-541 Gündüz T. (2018). ss:37-41 Konak Ş. (2016). ss:9-11
15 Observation of the course
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

*Bilgili N, Yitiş Y. (2019). Yaşlılık ve Yaşlı Sağlığı, Vize Yayıncılık, 3. Baskı, Ankara. ISBN:978-605-9278-21-8

*Karadakovan A. (2020). Yaşlıda Destek Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, Ankara. ISBN:978-625-7707-07-7

*Gündüz T. (2018). Yaşlı Bakım ve Uygulamaları, Vize Yayıncılık, 1. Baskı, Ankara. ISBN:978-605-9278-58-4

 

 

-Karakovan A. (2014). Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakımı, Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara.

-Hoffmann Wold G. (2012) Basic Geriatric Nursing, Elsevier, China.

-Terkeş, N., Kalav, S., Bektaş, H. Geriatri hemşireliği bakım modelleri. International Refereed Journal of Nursing Researches. 2018;12(1):180-199. Doi:10.17371/UHD.2018.1.10

-Fadıloğlu Ç., Ertem G., Şenuzun Aykar F. (2013) Evde sağlık ve bakım, Göktuğ Yayınevi, Amasya.

-Konak Ş. (2016) Sosyal Ruhsal ve Medikal Yönleriyle Evde Bakım, Kongre Kitabevi,Antalya. 
Suggested Readings/Materials

-Pekcan H. Evde Bakım Hizmetleri. Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi, 2000, 5 (3). https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/hacettepesid/issue/7550/99303

-Erşil S, Sivrikaya S. Kronik Hastalıklarda Evde Bakımda Hasta Güvenliği. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2016, 3 (3): 426-430. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/cbusbed/issue/24197/257449

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
1
5
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
26
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.

 X
2

Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.

 X
3

Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.
4

Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.

 X
5

Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.
6

Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.
7

Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.

 X
8

Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.
9

Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.
10

Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest